The Chord Anni headphone amplifier is milled from solid aluminium into an ultra-compact desktop form factor designed for dedicated personal listening and nearfield monitoring. Incorporating Chord Electronics' proprietary ULTIMA dual-feed-forward error-correction topology, the unit monitors and adjusts audio signals in real time to retain linearity across all output levels. It pairs dual line-level RCA inputs with concurrent headphone outputs and dedicated loudspeaker terminals to power demanding planar magnetic headphones and compact desktop speakers alike.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeOperating the Chord Anni on a daily desktop workspace highlights the practical utility of its concurrent 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm jacks for immediate headphone comparisons and shared late-night sessions. The solid aluminium enclosure runs quietly with efficient thermal management, anchoring the workspace without mechanical noise or intrusive resonance. Its remarkably low noise floor produces pitch-black backgrounds even with ultra-sensitive in-ear monitors, preventing audio fatigue over extended listening hours. The tactile controls and low distortion profile make it an exceptionally transparent desktop companion.Key Acoustic & Design Features ULTIMA Circuit Topology: Employs dual-feed-forward error correction to actively cancel distortion before it reaches the output stage. Concurrent Headphone Outputs: Provides independent 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm sockets to enable simultaneous listening without signal degradation. Direct Monitor Drive: Delivers 10 watts per channel into 8 ohms to cleanly power compact nearfield loudspeakers. Authorized Dealer Support: Guarantees authentic Chord Electronics hardware backed by genuine manufacturer warranty coverage and specialist technical guidance. Technical Specifications Power Output: 10 W per channel into 8 Ω Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.02% Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -92 dB Noise Floor: -110 dB Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 60 kHz (-3 dB) Analogue Inputs: 2 x stereo RCA line-level Headphone Outputs: 1 x 3.5 mm jack, 1 x 6.35 mm jack Loudspeaker Outputs: 4 mm banana sockets Chassis Material: CNC-machined solid aluminium Dimensions (W x H x D): 160 mm x 42.5 mm x 96.6 mm Weight: 625 g Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes the Chord Anni feature an integrated digital-to-analogue converter (DAC)?No, Anni is a dedicated analogue amplifier equipped with two stereo RCA line-level inputs. It is designed to pair directly with standalone sources, such as the Chord Electronics Qutest DAC.Can both headphone outputs be used simultaneously?Yes, the 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm outputs can be operated concurrently without signal degradation or impedance mismatches.Can the Chord Anni drive passive loudspeakers?Yes, the rear-panel 4 mm banana sockets deliver 10 watts per channel into 8 ohms, engineered to power efficient nearfield and desktop monitors.
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